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Kern County Museum

4.6(1,356)
Museum
About

Kern County Museum offers a distinctive backdrop for business events with its collection of over 56 historic buildings set across 16 landscaped acres. The venue showcases artifacts and exhibits tracing the region’s Native American heritage, frontier life, and oil industry development, providing a unique cultural context for meetings and gatherings.

The outdoor museum grounds include well-preserved structures like a courthouse, hotel, and schools, creating engaging spaces for small groups to explore between sessions. Indoor facilities complement the experience with a research center and gallery, making Kern County Museum a memorable choice for corporate events seeking local character and history.

Best for
  • Outdoor team-building & walking tours
  • Historical client entertaining
  • Casual group explorations & learning
Standout features
Over 56 historic buildings on 16 landscaped acres
Historic Architecture
Over 56 historic buildings on 16 landscaped acres
The museum features dozens of well-maintained structures including a hotel, doctor's office, schools, and a courthouse, offering an immersive outdoor experience of early community life in Central California.
Artifacts chronicling Native American, frontier, and oil history
Cultural Collections
Artifacts chronicling Native American, frontier, and oil history
Thousands of artifacts and displays cover the area's rich heritage from the Gold Rush era to modern oil and agriculture industries, providing a comprehensive view of Kern County's development.
At a glance
Location & hours

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3801 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93301
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Hours
Sunday9am – 4pm
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9am – 4pm
Thursday9am – 4pm
Friday9am – 4pm
Saturday9am – 4pm

Rated 4.6 on Google · 1,356 reviews